American Cocker Spaniel vs Norwegian Lundehund
Compare American Cocker Spaniel and Norwegian Lundehund: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
American Cocker Spaniel
VS
Norwegian Lundehund
Comparison table
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Characteristic
American Cocker Spaniel
Norwegian Lundehund
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 38 cm
32 – 38 cm
Weight
10 – 14 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
American Cocker Spaniel
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Norwegian Lundehund
Tiny
Summary
About American Cocker Spaniel
American Cocker Spaniel: a small, sturdy gundog with a silky coat and large, expressive eyes. Cheerful, affectionate, and people‑oriented, it suits active families. Needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, gentle positive training, and regular, thorough grooming and ear care.
About Norwegian Lundehund
The Norwegian Lundehund is a rare, small spitz-type dog with at least six toes per foot, great flexibility, and a weather-resistant double coat. Once used to hunt puffins on Norwegian cliffs, it is now an active, alert companion needing gentle training and regular mental and physical exercise.
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